1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, both 1951 Ford Vedette and 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 732 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Vedette | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |
